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Rusta AB (publ)

Common Name
Rusta
Country
Sweden
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Department Stores
Employees
5,337
Ticker
RUSTA
Exchange
Nasdaq Stockholm
Description
Rusta AB (publ) is a leading Swedish retailer in the Nordic variety hard discount market, specializing in affordable home and leisure products. Founded in 1986 by Anders Forsgren and Bengt-Olov Forsse...

Rusta's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Rusta conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

Metric (tonnes)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
9,997.294a
9,657.647a
8,610.893a
Total Waste Recovered
8,099.487a
7,748.232a
6,690.727a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
189.852a
221.97a
199.496a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
1,867.288a
1,878.593a
1,844.165a
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a. Rusta's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Rusta's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Rusta generated a total of 9,997metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 81.02% of Rusta's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 18.98% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Rusta's Waste Recovery Rate

81%

How much of Rusta's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Rusta reported a total waste generation of 9,997 metric tonnes, of which 81.02% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Rusta has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a

Has Rusta reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Rusta's total waste generation increased by 18.64%, including a 3.52%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a

Over the same period, Rusta's waste recovery rate increased by 6.34%, while holding steady in 2025, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a

Overall, Rusta’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.

Rusta’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2021202220232024202502.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Rusta’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Rusta generated a total of 9,997 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 1.9% of Rusta's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.98.1% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Rusta’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2021202220232024202502.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Rusta reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Rusta's total waste generation increased by 18.64%, including a 3.52% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a

Over the same period, Rusta saw a long-term increase of 2.36% in hazardous waste share, but a 17.38% reduction in 2025, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.a

Overall, Rusta's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a

How does Rusta treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Rusta reported that 190 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.9% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (83.92%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Rusta has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

Breakdown of Rusta's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(18.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(79.4%)
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